Due Diligence - IT Security

Description

This template structures a set of important IT security checklist items, such as company security policies, audit results, certifications, incident logs, business continuity planning, and cybersecurity insurance. Each item includes space for document uploads, completion status, internal notes, and priority levels (High, Medium, Low).

A completion tracker provides a real-time progress indicator, and color-coded visual formatting helps teams quickly spot incomplete or high-priority items. The template is optimized for collaborative review across IT, legal, and compliance teams.

Key Data Stored

• Security Policies – Documentation covering data governance, access controls, incident response, training, physical security, etc.
• Security Audits – Reports and remediation plans from past assessments
• Security Roadmap – Strategic documentation of ongoing and planned security initiatives
• Incident Logs – Summary of security-related incidents over the last 24 months
• Business Continuity Plans (BCP) – Preparedness documentation and results from BCP testing
• Certifications – Evidence of SOC 2, PCI/DSS, or other security certifications
• Cybersecurity Insurance – Copies of current policy documentation
• Document Uploads – Attachments for all required documentation
• Completion Status – Tracks whether each item is marked as Completed, Incomplete, or Not Applicable
• Priority Levels – Indicates importance for each line item
• Reviewer Notes – Commentary or follow-up fields for internal use
• Progress Badge – A dynamic completion metric showing how much of the checklist has been completed

Business Use Cases

• Security Due Diligence for M&A – Ensures a company’s security infrastructure and policies are documented for review by acquirers
• Regulatory Compliance Readiness – Supports preparation for audits and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2)
• Risk Management & Mitigation – Identifies and prioritizes security gaps, incomplete documentation, or weak controls
• IT Operations Oversight – Provides leadership and compliance teams visibility into IT security program health
• Investor or Partner Assurance – Offers a clear, trackable way to demonstrate strong cybersecurity practices

Why This Template is Powerful

• Security-Centric Design – Specifically tailored to capture key components of an enterprise’s IT security program
• Visual Completion and Priority – Helps quickly identify critical items that need attention
• Collaboration-Friendly – Supports input from IT, legal, compliance, and leadership teams
• Real-Time Progress Visibility – Tracks how close the organization is to completion and readiness
• Flexible and Audit-Ready – Works well as a standalone tool or part of a larger due diligence dashboard

This template helps organizations ensure that their security documentation is complete, accessible, and presented in a way that supports informed decision-making and risk reduction.